The World Meteorological Organization reported on 22 October 2026 that it is supporting a capacity-development programme for staff of METTELSAT, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's national meteorological and hydrological service. An assessment carried out under the CREWS DRC project, which closed in June 2023, identified gaps in climate data processing and quality control, climate monitoring, seasonal forecasting and climate change analysis. A five-year training programme was then set up.

As part of that effort, a five-day climatology training for METTELSAT staff was held in Kinshasa from 12-16 October 2026 and delivered by the African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development. Participants first attended online sessions on climate systems, variability, data sources and quality control. The in-person training covered record homogenization, statistical analysis, climate indices, trend analysis, monitoring and the preparation of climate products and bulletins, with attention to sectors including agriculture, water resources, energy and food security.

WMO said trainings on digital transformation, numerical weather prediction and observing-network maintenance have also been delivered in the DRC, with hydrology and agrometeorology sessions in the pipeline. The strengthened capacities are expected to improve climate products and support national adaptation efforts.